Specialist Physiotherapist, Paediatric (Experienced Rotational)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Paediatric Physiotherapy team at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, as a band 6. This will be a full time permanent post.

We are looking for a highly motivated person to join our friendly and dynamic team, committed to providing excellent care for children and young people.

You should be a team player who enjoys working in a fast paced environment. You will need excellent clinical reasoning, time management, observation and communication skills and be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in achieving well being and positive health outcomes for the population we serve.

The post holder will be required to:

• Assess and treat children from 0-19 with a verity of presentations including MSK, Neuro and respiratory issues.
• Have responsibility for managing a caseload independently and delivering services within a special school.
• Work closely, with other health professionals and the wider MDT, including education and social services to deliver high quality holistic, person centred care.
• Support quality improvement projects, clinical audit and research.
• Be involved in supporting junior therapists and student education.

Main duties of the job

To participate in Band 6 rotations providing a high standard of clinical physiotherapy management (assessment and treatment) ensuring best current evidence based practice for patients referred to the paediatric physiotherapy service within the following areas depending on rotation:

• Wards
• Out-patients within specialist Children's Centres
• Homes
• Special Schools across the University Health Board area
• Mainstream Schools across the University Health Board area
• Ty Llidiard Inpatient Unit

Principal Duties:

• To take delegated responsibility from the senior physiotherapist within a variety of settings for managing patients with particular conditions and be responsible for providing physiotherapy assessment and treatment plans for patients within each rotation.
• To manage own daily caseload, supervise physiotherapy assistants and guide/mentor junior physiotherapists and physiotherapy students.
• To provide regular specialist physiotherapy input to designated paediatric clinics providing patients/parents/carers with any physiotherapy advice/equipment, home treatment programmes that may be necessary and arrange out patient physiotherapy where appropriate.
• To be an active member of the out of hours emergency respiratory on-call rota and participate in other weekend rotas as required across the University Health Board.
• The post holder will be expected to assist in covering the work of absent colleagues as required by the Line Manager

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

o We listen, learn, and improve

o We treat everyone with respect

o We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.